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Satirist John Clarke, of Clarke and Dawe fame, dies aged 68
Celebrated satirist and comedian John Clarke has died suddenly, aged 68.
Clarke died from natural causes while bushwalking in Victoria over the weekend.
“John died doing one of the things he loved the most in the world, taking photos of birds in beautiful bushland with his wife and friends. He is forever in our hearts,” his family said in a statement issued by the ABC.
“We are aware of what he has meant to so many for so many years, throughout the world but especially in Australia and New Zealand.
“We are very grateful for all expressions of sympathy and love which John would have greatly appreciated.”
Clarke was born in New Zealand but made his name as a comedian and political satirist in Australia after arriving in the 1970s …